OECD Journal: General Papers presents a collection of articles on a range of subjects, from the latest OECD research on macroeconomics and economic policies, to work in areas as varied as employment, education, environment, trade, science and technology, development and taxation. Published as part of the OECD Journal package.

This paper* was prepared as a background reference document for the APF Special Session on Climate Change in Addis Ababa, 3 September 2009. It reviews institutional and capacity barriers to carbon finance in Africa as well as clean development mechanism procedures and financial barriers. It then goes on to discuss new and innovative funding for climate change in the region.